Photos: Workers raising tower over University of South Alabama campus

(Press-Register/Mike Kittrell)Construction workers building the University of South Alabama Bell Tower.

MOBILE, Ala. -- Workers apply brick and corner pieces as they progress up the University of South Alabama Bell Tower today. The $2.7 million Bell Tower and Alumni Plaza will include a 130-foot tall clock and bell tower, a seating area for 142 people in a multi-purpose activity space under the tower, two arbors, Walls of Honor, and an alumni plaza with benches and walkways.

(Press-Register/Mike Kittrell)The tower is expected to be completed next spring.

Construction work is being done by White-Spunner Construction Inc. with the project expected to be completed by spring 2010. The Bell Tower is being supported by donations from alumni.

The bell tower is equivalent to 13 stories and is taller that the University of Alabama's landmark Denny Chimes, which is 115 feet.

For more information on USA National Alumni Association or donating to the project, call (251) 460-7084.